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MD55 TYO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,423 mi
Last recorded81,423 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 TYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,423 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 81,423 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,219 miles

nearside front fog not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,213 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front fog not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 59,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,652 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,868 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,868 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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MD55 TYO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD55 TYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MD55 TYO registered?

MD55 TYO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is MD55 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD55 TYO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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